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Kitchen Aprons are coming back in style with some pretty incredible designs and creative styles. I thought I would try my hand at one today for a neighbor and I must say I do like the way it came out. The original pattern I used was found at BHG.com called the "PRETTY PAISLEY APRON". I made a couple changes to the design to fit what I wanted like adding the pockets in the…See More

I was given the challenge to make an expandable zippered handbag and have to admit I was a little intimidated to attempt it. I was going to just take a shortcut and find a great pattern online and guess what THERE WAS NONE TO BE FOUND!!!!I then knew I had to come up with my own design. I played with my graph papers and started…See More

"You can use a band saw or table saw. They sell saw special blades for plexiglass at most hardware stores like Lowes, Home Depot or True Value. I had super long ones made for trimming up quilts. I have to butt two mats together on the floor but the…"

I just love the simplicity of this little dress. I used McCalls pattern #4450. The fabric is 100% black and white polka dot print cotton. I cut the pattern out to be a shorter version of this long dress. I love the top part of the pattern and how well it fits at the top and…See More

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I am a stay at home HOUSE WIFE and wouldn't change it for the world. I worked in the corporte world for 15 years in the finance &amp; Banking and enjoy being a house wife more. My children are all grown up and on their own so this gives me a lot of time to play in my studio. I love anything to do with sewing and paper crafting.

Hi Shannon, Sorry it's taken me this long to respond. I haven't been back on here since I left you with that info. I purchased a book called " The Entrepreneur's Guide to Sewn Product Manufacturing" by Kathleen Fasanella a couple years ago and it has a lot of useful info in it about getting your idea and products to market. The info on the paupers copyright is in there as well. You should purchase and read this book before you let anyone else in on your idea!!